Privacy Policy
Effective: 08/6/2024
We at General Dynamics Mission Systems respect your concerns about privacy and value the relationship we have with you. This Privacy Notice describes the types of personal information we collect on gdmissionsystems.com, how we may use that information, and with whom we may share it. Our Privacy Notice also describes the measures we take to protect the security of the information. We also tell you how you can reach us to inquire about our company and its services or answer any questions you may have about our privacy practices.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
You may choose to provide personal information (such as your name, address, telephone number and email address) on this web site. Here are the ways you may provide the information and the types of information you may submit. We also tell you how we may use the information.
Supply Chain Management
Through our Supply Chain Management program, we identify companies and others capable of providing products and services in our supply chain. If you would like to enroll in our Supply Chain Management program online, we ask you to fill out the Supplier Registration Process page to complete an online Supplier Capability and Registration profile. When you click on the Supply Chain Management link, you will automatically be routed to our affiliate site so you can learn about and enroll in Supply Chain Management program. We use the information you give to us when you enroll to evaluate your application and to contact you.
Career Opportunities
You can submit your resume and other information online to apply for a job with General Dynamics Mission Systems. We use service providers we have retained to help us conduct recruitment-related activities. We use the information you submit to evaluate your job application and to contact you regarding possible careers with General Dynamics Mission Systems. If you are a California resident applying for a career with General Dynamics Mission Systems, be sure to read the following privacy notice. Click here.
Cookies and Log Files
Cookie Information
Like many companies, we use cookies and log files on our website. Cookies are small text files that web sites often store on the computer hard drives of visitors to their sites. A cookie contains a unique code, which is used to recognize your computer when a user of your computer returns to a website that was visited previously. Log files are small text files that web sites automatically create when a user visits a site. We use cookies and log files to enhance the online experience of our visitors and to better understand how our site is used.
There are three main types of cookies we use on our site, depending on their function and intended purpose: strictly necessary cookies, performance cookies, and functional cookies.
Cookie Categories And Why We Use Them
Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential to enable you to move around a website and use its features.
Performance/Analytics cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website. For example, these cookies identify which pages you visit and if you experience any errors. The information collected does not personally identify you and is anonymous and aggregated. These cookies provide information that we use to improve our website and enhance your experience, for example, the Internet browsers and operating systems used, the domain name of the website previously visited, the number of visits, average duration of a visit, and pages viewed. More information about our use of this type of cookie is provided below.
Functionality cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (for example, your language preference, or the area or region you are in) and enable the use of content sharing tools, which allow you to easily share content on social media networks and via email. More information about our use of this type of cookie is provided below.
Cookies We Use
Our website uses the cookies listed below. These cookies allow us to track the number of visitors and to see how visitors move through the website. We use this information to improve our website, for example, by making highly visited content easier to find. Unless otherwise noted, the data collected does not personally identify you. Some of our cookies are from third party services that help make your experience on our website better, for example, by enabling you to easily share information on social media networks.
| Cookie | Description |
| Google Analytics |
Stores a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use our website. |
| Sitecore Engagement Analytics |
Allows us to identify you upon repeat visits to our website. If you submit any forms on our website, this unique ID may be linked together with any personal information we receive from you. |
| Microsoft Clarity | Provides information on how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay for site improvement and optimization. |
| LinkedIn Insight | Measures actions taken on our website, like filling out a form or downloading content, after an ad is viewed or clicked on. This tag can also help retarget LinkedIn members who have visited our website. |
| United States #Lang |
Identifies your country and language preferences when you visit our website. |
Managing Your Cookies
You can choose at any time to change the way your browser handles cookies. The “help” portion of the toolbar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to be notified when you receive a new cookie, and how to disable existing cookies. Remember though, without cookies, you may not be able to take full advantage of all website features, such as submitting a resume online to pursue career opportunities with General Dynamics Mission Systems.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please see Google’s help pages and privacy policy:
For more information about Microsoft Clarity, please see Microsoft’s help pages and privacy policy:
For more information about LinkedIn cookies, please see LinkedIn’s help pages and privacy policy:
These external resources provide detailed information about types of cookies, how they are used, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. www.allaboutcookies.org
To change how cookies are handled on your device, refer to the relevant settings within your browser. Use the below links for information on how to disable and delete cookies in these common browsers:
Information We Share And Retention
We do not sell, rent, trade or otherwise disclose personal information about our Web site visitors, except as described here. We may share the information you provide with companies that are affiliated with General Dynamics Mission Systems. We also share information provided by our Web site visitors with service providers we have retained to perform services on our behalf (for example, to assist with recruiting activities). In addition, we may disclose information about you (i) if we are required to do so by law or legal process, (ii) to law enforcement authorities or other government officials, or (iii) when we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to prevent physical harm or financial loss or in connection with an investigation of suspected or actual illegal activity.
We reserve the right to transfer any information we have about you in the event we sell or transfer all or a portion of our business or assets. Should such a sale or transfer occur, we will use reasonable efforts to try to ensure that the transferee uses personal information you have provided through this Web site in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Notice.
General Dynamics Mission Systems retains your personal information for as long as is necessary to provide the information or service you requested, and may retain it for a longer period as required by General Dynamics policy or by law.
California Residents
If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights, which you can read about here.
Nevada Residents
Nevada law gives Nevada residents the right to direct us not to sell certain types of personal information to third parties whom license or sell the covered information to others. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Although we do not sell your personal information, you may opt-out of the sale of your personal information to third parties by emailing us at: dataprivacy@gd-ms.com, or calling 1-877-449-0600 (available 7 days/week, 24 hours/day).
Links to Other Web Sites
We provide links to other web sites for your convenience and information. These sites may operate independently from gdmissionsystems.com and may not be under our control. These sites may have their own privacy notices in place, which we strongly suggest you review if you visit any linked Web sites. The entities that operate these sites are responsible for the content of their sites, any products or services they may offer through their sites, or any other use of their sites.
Security
We maintain administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized disclosure, use, alteration or destruction of the personal information in our possession. We provide security controls to protect the information you submit online against foreseeable hazards.
Children's Privacy
Our website is a general audience site, and is not directed at children under the age of 16. If you are under the age of 16, please do not provide personal information to us. If we obtain actual knowledge that any information we collect has been provided by a child under the age of 16, we will promptly delete the information.
Updates to this Privacy Notice
We may change or update portions of this Privacy Notice at any time and without prior notice to you. Please check back from time to time so you are aware of any changes or updates to the Notice. We will indicate above the effective date of the Notice.
Data Privacy Requests
If you have questions relating to General Dynamics Mission Systems privacy policy or practices, or wish to submit a data privacy request, contact us using the information below. We process requests and enable individuals to fulfill their data privacy rights consistent with applicable data privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act. These rights include, but are not limited to, the right to access, correct, delete, and opt-out of data processing. These rights are dependent upon other considerations, such as the scope of applicable data privacy laws and the legal obligations of General Dynamics Mission Systems. As such, our fulfillment of these data privacy rights is a guarantee of a process, not of an outcome. When responding to a data privacy request, we will:
- Verify: We will verify the identity of the requestor prior to a response being provided. Only you, or a legally authorized agent acting on your behalf, may make a verifiable request for your personal information. Requests may only be submitted twice within a 12-month period.
- Respond: Upon verification, we will provide a response to the requestor without undue delay and within all regulation-specific timeframes
- Provide Reason: If we cannot or will not fulfill a request, the requestor will receive a response identifying the reason(s) and any additional steps available, including the right to appeal, if applicable
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about our information practices, please contact us:
Email us at: dataprivacy@gd-ms.com
Call us at: 1-877-449-0600 (available 7 days/week, 24 hours/day)
Mailing Address:
General Dynamics Mission Systems
ATTN: Legal / Data Privacy Office
12450 Fair Lakes Circle
Fairfax, VA 22033